{"title":"Domaine Christophe Lindenlaub, Dorlisheim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Lindenlaub: A Legacy of Organic and Natural Winemaking in Alsace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the historic village of Dorlisheim along Alsace’s famed wine route, Domaine Lindenlaub is a family estate founded in 1759. Now under the stewardship of Christophe Lindenlaub, the fourth-generation vigneron, the domaine spans 10 hectares of vineyards across Dorlisheim and Mutzig, where clay-limestone and sandstone soils imbue the wines with mineral depth and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Organic and Biodynamic Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2009, Christophe embarked on a bold journey to convert the entire estate to organic farming, achieving AB certification in 2012 17. His vision expanded to biodynamic practices, utilizing herbal preparations and lunar cycles to nurture the seven classic Alsatian grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois, Sylvaner, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris. Hand-harvesting and minimal intervention in the cellar, such as native yeast fermentations and eschewing additives, define his philosophy, ensuring wines that reflect the purity of their terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovative Winemaking and Signature Styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristophe’s experimental spirit shines through his diverse portfolio. The domaine produces crisp, stainless-steel-aged whites like Matin Fou (Sylvaner) and A Griffes Acérées (Riesling), alongside skin-contact orange wines such as EleFanta Orange (Auxerrois) and vibrant pet-nats like En Liberté (Pinot Gris). His Ensō range, symbolized by a Japanese calligraphy circle, epitomizes balance and energy, offering \"living wines\" that forgo filtration and sulfur to capture raw vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vision of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond technical mastery, Christophe infuses his wines with a playful, meditative ethos. From oxidative experiments to whimsical labels featuring animals and riddles, his creations invite drinkers to reconnect with nature’s rhythms. This approach has positioned Domaine Lindenlaub as a leader in Alsace’s natural wine movement, celebrated for bottlings that blend heritage with avant-garde creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts seeking wines of terroir-driven authenticity and joyful expression, Domaine Lindenlaub stands as a testament to Alsace’s evolving narrative, where centuries-old traditions meet the dynamic vision of a new generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Enso?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnso (襌圓) is an ink brush in the shape of a circle, a symbol often found in Zen Buddhism in Japan. It symbolizes unity, fullness and infinity. There is an Enso on every \u003cspan\u003eLindenlaub \u003c\/span\u003ebottles, because Christophe believes that only by going back to the \u003cem\u003eterroir\u003c\/em\u003e and nature, we can fully connect with the wine. He also believes the energy exchange between the particular drinker and bottle at the particular moment. As he says on the back label of his bottles, \"this bottle belongs to you\".\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-iris-de-montbenault-alsace-gewurztraminer-aoc-christophe-lindenlaub-dorlisheim-alsace-500-ml","title":"2016 Iris de Montbenault (500 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris de Montbenault is a natural wine with skin maceration of 2-3 weeks, and the colour is orange. It is a very rare DRY Gewurztraminer only release in best vintage. The wine is very dry, with intense floral notes on the palate, with a touch of spice as finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is \"Iris de Montbenault\" so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of its high sugar levels at harvest, it is very difficult to make a natural Gewurtraminer (slight hint of residual sugar will put the wine at the risk of re-fermentation in bottle because no sulfites are added), but this is one of, if not the best example of, natural Gewurtraminer you can find in the current market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Richard Leroy, the legendary wine maker, tasted this wine, he liked it so much that he asked Christophe if he can name this wine after his little daughter “Iris”. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe back label of the wine tells the conversation of between Richard Leroy and Christophe Lindenlaub. It goes as...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen my friend Richard tasted this orange wine for the first time, he tells me:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- (Richard) Do you have a name for it?\u003cbr\u003e- (Christophe) Well, no, not yet!\u003cbr\u003e- (Richard) Then you will call it \"Iris de Montbenault\".\u003cbr\u003e- (Christophe) Who's Iris?\u003cbr\u003e- (Richard) She is my little daughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with pleasure that I present you this wine, which will delight your pupils and your taste buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christophe Lindenlaub, Alsace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21310628036662,"sku":"LIN-GEW-ALS-WX2016","price":350.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/IMG_20250523_163310.jpg?v=1747989373"},{"product_id":"2022-cremant-dalsace-aoc","title":"2022 Cremant d'Alsace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refreshing sparkling is made by Methode Traditionnelle, a sparkling wine method only practice in Champagne and high quality sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: \u003c\/strong\u003ePinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christophe Lindenlaub, Alsace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43012785832047,"sku":"LIN-CRE-ALS-SB2022","price":195.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/7204\/4598\/files\/IMG_20250523_161135.jpg?v=1747987978"},{"product_id":"2023-je-suis-au-jardin","title":"2023 Je suis au Jardin","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur favourite wine from the domaine. 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